With its dramatic black volcanic rock, stunning seascapes, and impossibly tasty coffee, Kona, Hawaii, is one of the world’s most unexpected destinations. And when Lynn Regan booked a condo there last year, she was looking forward to experiencing the Big Island’s differentness.
She didn’t expect to get a different condo than the one she’d reserved – but that’s exactly what she says happened. Although her story touches on a lot of current consumer travel problems with vacation rentals, such as reputation management, user-generated reviews and product consistency, it all comes down to a single question: Should I try to help this aggrieved customer?
Back in April 2011, she says she began looking for vacation rentals in Hawaii. She found t
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I often come across great travel deals in my job as travel editor. If only I could use them all, I’d save lots of money (yes, I realize the faulty logic there). Here are a few going on right now:
* Vision Airlines is offering nonstop flights from Springfield, Ill., to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for just $99 each way (taxes included) beginning May 31. For schedules, or to book flights call 1- 877-359-2538 or on line at visionairlines.com.
* Save $1,200 to $2,200 per couple on the Grand Circle Cruise Line’s European river cruises—The Great Rivers of Europe and Romance of the Rhine & Mosel. The offer is available on remaining July departures as well as on select August and September departures. Just
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The airportworld visitor centre at Berlin Brandenburg Airport will be closed on 1st May 2012 for operational reasons.
The Infotower, however, will be open as usual between 10 am and 6 pm.
From Wednesday 2nd May 2012, the visitor centre will be open again providing visitors with information and entertainment centring on the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport at its regular times from Mondays to Fridays between 10 am and 6 pm.
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Nearly one-in-five (18%) Americans plan to take more vacation trips during this summer than last summer but are keeping value for their travel dollars top of mind, according to a national survey conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Choice Hotels International among 2,199 U.S. adults in April.
According to the survey, a vast majority (87%) of Americans indicate that they plan to take more or about the same number of trips this summer compared to what they did last year. Further, over two-in-five (42%) Americans report that they plan to take two or more trips this summer.
Results also indicate that a vast majority (84%) of Americans who will take vacations plan to travel primarily by car for at least one of their trips and plan on racking up an average of 1,172 miles on their leisure travel this summer.
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Even though it is landlocked, Switzerland has a staggering 65,300km of rivers and 7,000 lakes. Much of this water comes from glaciers, and so it is beautifully clear and blue. Located near Zurich, Lucerne has a stunning lake to enjoy. This medieval city sits on the River Reuss, and with plenty of water sports and lake cruises to enjoy, it is a wonderful Swiss retreat.
Murcia, Spain
Once described by actress Esther Williams as the worlds largest swimming pool, Murcias Mar Menor is a 70km sea lagoon that is separated from the rest of the Mediterranean by the La Manga sandbar.
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Water Inspired,